Balneario de Solares****

Cantabria

Located in an enormous parkland full of ancient trees, you will find this historical and emblematic building that was declared the first thermal water resort in Cantabria in the early 20th century.

Castilla Thermal Balneario Solares opened its doors in 2006 and the complex includes a 4 star hotel and spa bearing the name of it´s local town. In addition the resort offers a Lobby bar, summer terrace and the magnificent restaurant "El Manantial".

The thermal waters of the Balneario de Solares have been well known for centuries. As early as the 12th and 13th century there are records showing that locals were aleady benefitting from these waters. The high mineral content and properties of these thermal waters have remained unchanged over the years meaning that they are still as healing and relaxing as ever!

The water is used for both medicinal and recreational purposes. It has been shown that the water stimulates metabolism, reduces inflammation as well as alleviating ailments such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic respiratory diseases and for this reason a medical team of professionals will be at your disposal! In addition to the healing properties the thermal waters are extremely relaxing which is ideal for thermal body and beauty treatments and perfect for targeting anti-stress.

If you have never visited a traditional and historic Spanish Balneario before, then this really will be a very special experience. The hotel rooms are located within the premises of the old 19th century thermal centre, and were all completely refurbished in 2011, maintaining the old charm of this historic building. The hotel has 113 rooms that are fully equipped and decorated with the same style and charm.

The thermal centre has a big indoor and outdoor pool with waters at 32-34ºC, both of which are accessible to all hotel guests. In addition the centre offers a ¨Contrast Circuit¨, which is a separate area with hot and cold facilities such as sauna, steam room, plunge pool, ice fountain, hot pool of 38-39ºC and a relaxation area. A supplement is charged for entrance to this area.

In the ¨El Manantial¨restaurant you can enjoy lovely traditional Cantabrian dishes and in the summer, when the terrace is open you can enjoy al fresco dining with a fresh menu of salads, cold soups and special vegetarian dishes.

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Guest reviews (1)

“It is the second year in a row that I spend a night at this hotel, more or less at the same date. My first impression last year was great. This year great it remains.
Great attention to detail, very nice, ample and luminous rooms, beautifully decorated with a classic style, very well maintained and spotless. Built to block any noise coming from the corridor and the unlikely noise coming from outside. Extremely comfortable rooms, perfect temperature settings, comfortable bed, no noise at all or neglectable, pillow menus, slippers, bathrobes, ample corridors, fast, free wifi, good service at reception, very well managed hotel. Fully recommended, as they are other hotels and spas from the same chain (Castilla Termal) which I will review separatelly. Looking forward my next stay. Hopefully soon.”